Stories from Poland

The investigation concerns the alleged forgery of support lists for candidates of the national movement for the Podlaskie Voivodeship regional assembly.

Polish Justice Minister Baldemar Żurek denied the extradition of a Russian archaeologist to Ukraine. Polish-Belarusian journalist and activist Andrzej Poczobut was included in a 5-for-5 prisoner exchange involving Russia.

Svetlana Chihanova stated there are at least 900 political prisoners currently held. The report noted that obtaining information is difficult due to ongoing arrests and sentences.

The investigation follows reports of individuals being moved into Poland and stripped of their right to hold Belarusian passports. The prosecutor described the actions as crimes against the Belarusian people.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a project to develop a modern drone armada for Poland during a recent speech in Rzeszow. The initiative is expected to receive support from various sectors, according to Andrzej Grzy, chairman of the National Defense Committee.

Planned roadwork on Zaremki Street in Limanowa may disturb an ancient epidemic cemetery. Mayor Jolanta Juszkiewicz stated that an application for permission to conduct archaeological research has been submitted to the Małopolskie Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments.

A narrative dispute has emerged in Poland regarding who is responsible for the release of Andrzej Poczybut. One side is presenting the release as a Polish success, while the Law and Justice party is involved in a contested narrative regarding the outcome.

Steel cutting commenced on April 28, 2026, for the Huragan, the third Miecznik-class frigate. The third and final frigate of the Miecznik naval program had its first steel plate symbolically cut today. This unit is part of Poland's flagship naval warfare program. Ships from the Miecznik program are expected to gradually enter service through 2031. The Miecznik frigate program will see vessels enter service between 2029 and 2031 at the PGZ Stocznia Wojenna in Gdynia. These frigates will feature a full spectrum of missile defense, including anti-aircraft, anti-missile, and infrastructure protection capabilities. The vessels will be equipped with Wodawoda missiles. Additionally, work is underway on rescue ships and submarines under the ORP program. The construction process is part of a larger initiative to produce three such frigates.

The Wroclaw City Council approved the 2025 budget execution report with a vote of 26 to 11 in favor of Jacek Sutryk. The session included discussions regarding political tensions and potential changes to vice-presidential roles. Reporter Joanna Jaros monitored the session starting at 10:00 AM. This vote confirms his oversight of executive actions and the execution of public finance plans for the upcoming year.

Authorities are investigating the causes of pollution in the Rakówka river in the Strzemieszyce Małe district of Dąbrowa Górnicza. Officials stated that sewage is processed by an on-site treatment plant and regularly tested under appropriate permits.